Hester Street Joins 16 NYC CBOs to Support 2020 Census

Aug. 16, 2019

As part of the City Council’s efforts to get a complete count in the upcoming 2020 Census, Council Speaker Corey Johnson announced an early allocation of $4 million in this year’s budget to fund 17 community-based organizations. The money will go toward providing support in planning for the census, especially in hard-to-count communities. This is part of the overall $14 million the Council is dedicating to ensure every New Yorker gets counted. The self-response rate for the 2010 Census in New York City was more than 10 points below the national average. Acting as city-wide partners, the groups receiving this first allocation of funds will be able to offer training, messaging development, focus group coordination, and other planning and capacity-building resources to lay the groundwork for get-out-the-count efforts in 2020, especially in hard-to-count communities.

“The Census is our chance to tap into the awe-inspiring power of New York City communities, to make sure that every New Yorker shapes our city – for a complete count, and beyond. We’re ready to roll up our sleeves and make the most of this epic endeavor,” said Betsy MacLean, Executive Director of Hester Street.